PAM00512 or some other Panerai?

[soho]

Hi All,

I recently started a thread (in this and the Rolex forum) asking for opinions on whether I should buy a PAM00512 or another Rolex (the 16613 Bluesy). Got great responses, and after reviewing the comments and trying on the Bluesy and realizing it is not for me, I ruled it out, and decided that I want to go with a Panerai.

I really like the PAM00512 (have tried in on twice), but before I pull the trigger I would like your views on whether there are other Panerais I should be considering (I am a relative newbie to the Panerai world). To help out, here is what I like about the 512:

1. The case size. I have relativey small wrists, and like the idea of 42mm, and that it fits nicely under a cuff.

2. Manual Wind. This will not be a watch I wear every day, and so I see no advantage in having it be an automatic.

3. The clear case back. I don't have one, and think that its a neat thing to have on a manual watch.

4. The overal look, and that fact that I think it will look great with both black and brown leather straps. This probably means that I like what some call the faux patina.

5. The sandwich dial.

6. The small seconds. Classic Panerai, and I am one of those who likes to see something moving on his watch.

I like the 1940 case and crown, though I like the classic Radiomir case and crown as well. For this watch I like the Luminors less, as I feel that the crown guard makes it less dressy.

So, are there any other Panerai's I should look at, or is the 512 really the one?

Thanks in advance.